Medicine and Health

Wicked problems in a post-truth political economy: a dilemma for knowledge translation

M. Tieu, M. Lawless, et al.

Dive into the intriguing world of Knowledge Translation (KT) as Matthew Tieu, Michael Lawless, Sarah C. Hunter, Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza, Francis Darko, Alexandra Mudd, Lalit Yadav, and Alison Kitson explore how scientific evidence can be effectively utilized in a complex political landscape. This paper critiques KT's current state, emphasizing the importance of balancing cultural values and scientific integrity in our quest for informed public discourse.

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Abstract

Knowledge translation (KT) aims to apply health and medical research in practice. This paper critiques KT's current state, highlighting the complex interplay of culture, values, and the challenges of translating scientific evidence in a post-truth political economy. The authors argue that while embracing pluralistic notions of knowledge is crucial, KT must also ensure that scientific evidence maintains an appropriate epistemic primacy in public discourse to counter disinformation and promote democratic outcomes.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jun 03, 2023

Authors

Matthew Tieu, Michael Lawless, Sarah C. Hunter, Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza, Francis Darko, Alexandra Mudd, Lalit Yadav, Alison Kitson

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